The hunt for information
Gippsland Asbestos Related Disease Support group secretary Vicki Hamilton has told the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry how a lack of official information about the fire led her to 'Google' in order to get answers for members.
EPA not equipped for rapid response
THE Environment Protection Authority has never been equipped to quickly deploy air-monitoring facilities in an emergency, the Inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire heard this week.
Carbon monoxide warning unnecessary: Lester
Victoria's Chief Health Officer has labelled a decision by the Hazelwood fire Incident Controller to issue a watch and act message about elevated levels of carbon monoxide on 15 February as unnecessary.
The changing face of the force
A LATROBE local area commander has welcomed discussions concerning the direction of Victoria Police's future following yesterday's release of the Blue Paper.
A true son of Traralgon
Joseph Keith Chenhall has been remembered as "a true son of Traralgon" who was ahead of his time.
New boss for FedTraining
Wendy Wood will take the reins of Federation Training, a recent amalgamation of GippsTAFE and Advance TAFE, as its new chief executive.
Council concerns
THE deputy mayor has forwarded a statement of allegations about Latrobe City Council to the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission.
Talk about it, make a difference
Latrobe Regional Hospital has launched a fundraising appeal to transform the ageing, drab courtyards in its psychiatric unit into a vibrant garden that can assist in mental health recovery.
Political tension over mine rehabilitation
A political blame game has erupted over the state of Latrobe Valley's unrehabilitated open cut mines, such as the area where fire took root in Hazelwood in February.
Jobs safe for rural lender
Employees at Rural Finance Corporation's Traralgon branch will not be affected by its sale to the Bendigo Bank by the State Government, according to the organisation's chief executive.
Card complaints continue
Confusion surrounding the $100 Revive Morwell cards has continued with claims residents have been told their replacements would not arrive in time for use.
Community thanks front line authorities
The Latrobe Valley community joined for an evening of fun, to say thank you to those who supported them during the recent fires at Latrobe City Council's Morwell car park on Friday.
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Making public transport safe
VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28.
Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...
